local cases
[ˈloʊkəl ˈkeɪsɪz]
nounpl: local cases
casos locais
1. Criminal or civil court cases that are tried in a specific jurisdiction or locality rather than at a higher court level
The local cases are handled by the district court in each county.
Os casos locais são tratados pelo tribunal do distrito em cada condado.
2. Instances of disease, crime, or other incidents occurring within a particular geographic area or community
Health officials reported ten new local cases of the virus in the city.
Autoridades de saúde relataram dez novos casos locais do vírus na cidade.
3. Legal disputes or matters that fall under municipal or state jurisdiction
Local cases of property disputes are resolved at the municipal court.
Casos locais de disputas de propriedade são resolvidos no tribunal municipal.
The term 'local cases' gained significant prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries, used extensively by health authorities and media to track disease spread by geographic area. In legal contexts, it remains a fundamental concept distinguishing between local court jurisdiction and higher appellate authority.
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